Iran to increase cultural ties with Russia

According to the representative of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, relations between Russia and Iran are going through better times now. Thus, along with political and economic ties, the countries must also increase cultural interaction.

"We are convinced that scientific, academic and cultural cooperation between the two countries should also develop along with political, economic and trade interaction",

Nasser Kanaani said.

The diplomat also drew attention to the good level of Farsi teaching in Russia and, in this regard, expressed confidence that the countries would increase student exchanges.